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Now is the time to buy your Mobile, Alabama Metro home! Check out the numbers!

By Barbara Reeves | Published: January 26, 2012

I totally understand how apprehensive buyers are in making the decision to move forward with the purchase of your Mobile, Alabama Metro home, buying your first home or moving to a larger home. In 1968 (in the Olden Days as my children say) when my husband and I purchased our first home, the idea of … Continue reading Now is the time to buy your Mobile, Alabama Metro home! Check out the numbers!

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Mobile Alabama Top Ten Markets Set For Biggest Rise in 2011

By Barbara Reeves | Published: May 23, 2011

  10 housing markets set for biggest rise in 2011 “Two different kinds of cities to see rebound in house sales; reasons include increase in jobs and lower real estate prices” By Mary Beth Nevulis, HousingZone Contributing Editor May 13, 2011 “Despite U.S. housing markets being generally dreary since 2008, there are a few promising … Continue reading Mobile Alabama Top Ten Markets Set For Biggest Rise in 2011

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Snapshot of Mobile County Housing July 2009

By Barbara Reeves | Published: September 21, 2009

School is back in session at the University of South Alabama and homes near campus are desirable!  16 homes sold in July 2009 in the Springhill / USA  area of Mobile.    The average sales price of $314,591 equated to $118.21 per square foot.  These homes spent an average of 98 days on the market prior to … Continue reading Snapshot of Mobile County Housing July 2009

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New Hotel Starts Construction in August, designed for extended stay in the Mobile AL area

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 20, 2009

This August construction is expected to start on a new hotel in downtown Mobile AL.  The project is estimated to cost $9 million and will include 81 rooms.  Though it is being developed by the same people that brought the newly opened Hampton Inn and Suites to Royal Street downtown, this project is more ambitious; … Continue reading New Hotel Starts Construction in August, designed for extended stay in the Mobile AL area

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Mobile AL Cited in Top 10 Cities for Recession Recovery

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 12, 2009

This week, Forbes Magazine cited Mobile AL in the top 10 cities for recession recovery.  While many cities will be feeling the effects of the recession for a number of years, Mobile Alabama is bouncing back, with economists predicting growth this year.  The Forbes study’s rankings offer data concerning projected gross domestic product of metropolitan … Continue reading Mobile AL Cited in Top 10 Cities for Recession Recovery

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New jobs expected in Mobile AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: May 11, 2009

The Atlanta-based Ryla Inc. has selected a site for their new regional headquarters in Saraland, according to a recent article at wkrg.com.  Ryla Inc. is a corporate data center and regional call center and this move will add more than 1,200 new jobs to the area.  The company expects to hire about 400 employees by … Continue reading New jobs expected in Mobile AL

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Strong Buyer’s Market in Mobile County

By Barbara Reeves | Published: May 5, 2009

April was another challenging month nationwide for housing, and Mobile County had mixed reaction. In the Springhill/ USA area, April saw 8 homes sold for an average of $222,312 ($111.15/sq ft). There are currently 152 active listings averaging $484,080 ($140.97/ sq ft) .  One year ago, the average sales price in Springhill/ USA was $210,315 or $99/sq foot for 20 sales. … Continue reading Strong Buyer’s Market in Mobile County

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ThyssenKrupp Delays Calvert river terminal to Cut Costs

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 27, 2009

The German Steel company ThyssenKrupp’s Calvert plant site will have a delay in the building of a portion of the river terminal.  The planned terminal will be on the Tombigbee River with berths for five barges, but two berths are being delayed.  As ThyssenKrupp has been going through ways to cut costs, the delay of … Continue reading ThyssenKrupp Delays Calvert river terminal to Cut Costs

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Mobile’s February Property Sales Report

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 17, 2009

February was a difficult month nationwide for housing, and Mobile County was not exempt. In the Springhill/ USA area, February saw 11 homes sold for an average of $175,695 ($112.22/sq ft). This is a 24% drop from January. Nineteen pending sales averaging $265,643 ($94.04/ sq ft) is a significant drop from January’s $300,738 average ($113.57/ sq … Continue reading Mobile’s February Property Sales Report

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Active West Mobile/ Semmes Market!

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 18, 2009

The area encompassing West Mobile and Semmes saw the most activity within Mobile and Baldwin Counties in January 2009. With 30 homes sold and 79 contracts pending, this area is relatively fast-paced compared with surrounding communities. Sold prices averaged $204,331 or $94.01/ square foot and spent 106 days on the market. There were 475 homes … Continue reading Active West Mobile/ Semmes Market!

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